European passivity in the face of Israel's far right
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has faced backlash for humiliating pro-Palestinian activists during their arrest. The footage of their treatment has raised alarms in Europe, prompting condemnation from Israeli leaders. Concerns about the treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons have been highlighted, with reports of severe human rights violations.
- ▪Itamar Ben-Gvir publicly displayed footage of pro-Palestinian activists in degrading conditions after their arrest.
- ▪European capitals reacted strongly to the footage, leading to condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- ▪Reports indicate that conditions for Palestinians in Israeli prisons have deteriorated significantly, with allegations of torture and sexual violence.
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Arresting pro-Palestinian activists for their participation in a flotilla that was clearly boarded in international waters and intended to draw attention to the plight of Gaza's Palestinians, was not enough for Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir. He also chose to humiliate them by showing, on Wednesday, May 20, footage of them, hands bound behind their backs, kneeling, faces pressed to the ground. Read more Subscribers only Ben-Gvir's video of European activists exhibits his policy of ill-treating Palestinian prisoners That degradation, as well as the brazenness displayed by Ben-Gvir on the footage, has caused alarm in many European capitals.
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